Recent content by Robspages

I have a pyrex probe mode... or should I say my wife has one. Its a timer and thermometer combo with a plug-in probe and it read 156 degrees F in the icebath, so I am thinking I shouldn't rely on it for my next batch. Thanks for the lead on the traceable mini. I'll look to snag one soon. AE

Ok, the order has been placed! I grabbed a pair of racking canes and appropriate carboy caps an a funnel in addition to what I had posted before. If the first few batches turn out to be drinkable - I'll work on getting another 6.5 gal carboy and a bigger pot. Thanks for all of your...

Thanks for the advice. I went with the 26 quart because it was the largest I could afford at the moment. I'm starting with an extract brew - actually a recipe kit. I was hoping the 6.5 gallon would be sufficient to get me started with it. In terms of dropping things - Has any one had any...

Midwest wanted $52 for shipping once I had my order all together (not including ingredients) so I looked at all of the other suggestions in the online shopping threads. I decided to go with AustinHomeBrew.com. My question now is... am I missing anything crucial? Right now, including shipping...

Kharz - sounds like what I thought I would get myself into... I can now consider myself warned. Anyone know a crisp, lemon and grassy heffiweisen recipe for my first summer batch?

a search of http://philadelphia.Craigslists.org turned up a 13.5 gallon stainless steel conical fermenter for $300. Great deal but well out of my league. Here is the url if anyone is interested: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/for/340007152.html

Thanks again for the advice. I was thinking of the glass carboy intermediate kit from Midwest. Something about the Better Bottle's doesn't sit right with me although it appears to just be personal preference that determines which is 'best.' Spamdog I am in Atglen, PA about an hour west of...

Wow. So I guess we have a clear winner. Thanks for the input! I'll post back with what I end up purchasing although it may be a week or so before I pull the trigger. I'll have to find a local shop in the meantime with a good supply of malt/hops/oats... shouldn't be too difficult in Amish...

Hello, I'm interested in getting started with brewing. I am particularly interested in Belgian ales, Scottish wee heavy ales and weisbeir. As a complete novice itching to get going I am tempted to grab one of the $150 kits from a retailer in the supply thread. But... I am more likely to...